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Origin of Norman French
First recorded in 1595–1605
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After a flurry of last-minute legislation, Parliament will be prorogued, or formally suspended, in a ceremony featuring hat-doffing, lords in ermine-trimmed robes and commands in Norman French.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
In 1066, the Norman French, led by William the Conqueror, invaded England in an event now known as “the Norman Conquest.”
From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023
Acts of Parliament were confirmed with the declaration, “La reyne le veult,” Norman French for “The queen wishes it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022
Both sides of the chamber usually follow the speaker into the House of Lords for the ceremony, conducted partly in Norman French, but this time opposition lawmakers did not budge.
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2019
She would speak in her gentle way with the pleasant mixture of Norman French and good English words that were becoming the fashion.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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